What is the dividend withholding rate between Hong Kong and Thailand?
Under the Hong Kong-Thailand tax treaty, the withholding rate on dividends is 10% for portfolio investors (general rate). A reduced rate of 10% applies when the beneficial owner is a company holding a qualifying ownership stake (typically 10% or more of voting stock). Note that the reduced rate requires the recipient to file the appropriate treaty benefit claim form before payment. This 10% rate compares to a median of 10% across Hong Kong's 23 active treaty partners, and 15% across Thailand's 22 active partners.
Network Comparison
Hong Kong
Rank 17 of 23 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: Malaysia (10%), Netherlands (10%), Singapore (10%)
Higher rates with: Vietnam (10%), Australia (15%), Canada (15%)
Thailand
Rank 3 of 22 active treaties (lowest rate = #1)
Lower rates with: United Arab Emirates (10%), United Kingdom (10%)
Higher rates with: South Korea (10%), Malaysia (10%), Singapore (10%)